Description

1851-O WB-4 Half Dollar, MS65Late Die State

1851-O 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. WB-4, R.3. Five die varieties are
recorded in volume III of A Register of Liberty Seated Half
Dollar Varieties. The WB-4 is the only R.3 variety, while the
other four are each slightly scarcer at R.4. Thin die cracks travel
from the inner point of star 13 to the drapery above the sandal,
and more faintly from the sandal to the rim nearby. On the reverse
bold clash marks show within the vertical shield stripes. A faint
die crack through the E of STATES reaches the eagle's head.
An interesting and lovely Gem of this issue, made to the extent of
only 402,000 pieces. The last 1 in the date is noticeably lower at
both top and bottom than the adjacent 5. This lustrous, unabraded,
well-struck piece has deep golden and amber patina on both sides
with excellent eye appeal. Population: 3 in 65, 1 finer
(11/12).(Registry
values: N4719) (NGC ID# 24HK, PCGS# 6267)

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